Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies
Master of Engineering in Systems EngineeringMalvern, USA
DEGREE TYPE
Master degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 1,992 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
* out-of-state residents and students holding visas
Key Summary
Introduction
In the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program, you'll learn how to identify, design, analyze, and manage complex systems and processes over their lifecycle.
- Tailor your program based on the skills you need for your job by taking courses from the engineering management, data analytics, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and information science programs.
- Courses are taught by world-class faculty and industry experts.
- Become a part of the more than 750,000 Penn State alumni across the world.
- GRE not required.
Program Advantages
- Attain programmatic or technical leadership roles in systems engineering or the management of complex systems.
- Advance your career into senior positions in technical fields.
- Immerse yourself in small classes and develop meaningful relationships with faculty and classmates who are professionals and managers in the private and public sectors.
- Partner with alumni and local employers on relevant projects while fostering industry connections, networking, and job opportunities.
- Navigate problems that span a variety of technical industries.
- Take advantage of Career Management Services, which offers a variety of programs, resources, and networking opportunities for students and graduates.
- Local companies are actively engaged in working with students on relevant projects.
- Academic Equivalency agreement with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
- Simultaneously pursue another degree as part of the concurrent degree program.
Flexibility & Delivery
The Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering features two delivery options: hybrid delivery or fully online.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There are a variety of scholarships available to half-time and full-time students at Penn State Great Valley who meet individual scholarship criteria.
Scholarships for New Program Applicants
- Admission Scholarship for students enrolled in at least six credits per first two semesters
- Chancellor’s Scholarship for students enrolled in at least 12 credits per first two semesters
Scholarships for Enrolled Students
- Merit scholarships
- Need-based scholarships
Curriculum
The Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering requires 36 credits – 6 core courses, 5 elective courses, and 1 capstone course. All of the core courses, except for SWENG 586, are offered fully online. The remaining courses in the program are offered in a hybrid format. Courses for the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program are listed below. All courses offered are three credits unless otherwise indicated.
- A-I 801 - Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- DAAN 846 - Network and Predictive Analytics for Socio-Technical Systems
- DAAN 862 - Analytics Programming in Python
- DAAN 871 - Data Visualization for Analytics
- DAAN 881 - Data-Driven Decision Making (Prerequisite: STAT 500. DAAN 501 is NOT a prerequisite)
- ENGMT 501 Engineering Management Science
- ENGMT 510 - Economics and Financial Studies for Engineers
- ENGMT 520 - Systems Optimization
- ENGMT 841 - Application of Statistics in Quality & Continuous Improvement in Eng.
- IE 575 Foundations of Predictive Analytics
- INSC 831 - Contemporary Information Systems Architecture
- STAT 500 - Applied Statistics
- S T S 589 - Ethics and Values in Science and Technology
- SWENG 886 - Requirements Engineering
- SYSEN 507 - Systems Thinking
- SYSEN 520 - Systems Engineering
- SYSEN 522 - Systems Verification Validation & Testing
- SYSEN 532 - Simulation in Systems Engineering: Discrete-Time Systems
- SYSEN 534 - Simulation in Systems Engineering: Continuous-Time Systems
- SYSEN 536 - Decision and Risk Analysis in Engineering
- SYSEN 552 - Creativity and Problem Solving II (Prerequisite: SYSEN 850. Offered online only)
- SYSEN 555 - Invention and Creative Design
NOTE: Taking SYSEN 850 prior to SYSEN 555 is recommended but not required currently - SYSEN 594 - Master’s Research Paper
- SYSEN 594 - Advanced Systems Engineering Studio
- SYSEN 805 - Technical Project Management
PLEASE NOTE: Students may take either SWENG 805 Software Project Management or SYSEN 805 Technical Project Management - SYSEN 850 - Creativity and Problem Solving I
- SYSEN 880 - Systems Architecture and Models
Program Outcome
Upon completion of the systems engineering program, our graduates will:
- Be prepared to develop heterogeneous engineered solutions to complex problems using contemporary methods, processes, and tools.
- Develop an understanding of system interdependencies and the ability to analyze the associated generated tradespaces to identify optimal solution alternatives.
- Develop the ability to use integrated models and simulations for multi-level system analysis and practices.
- Be prepared to manage the budgets and schedules of large-scale projects and programs while delivering stakeholder-valued capabilities.
- Develop the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Hiring Organizations
Our alumni have been hired and promoted at organizations such as:
- Boeing
- iRobot
- Lockheed Martin
Job Titles
Alumni have reported holding the following positions:
- Chief systems engineer
- Mission systems engineer
- New mission developer
- Product architect
- Project manager or director
- Technical director